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17 Jul 2014, 09:33
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Hi Cindy!
I have a specific question about the best way to communicate something on a resume...
My work history is a little odd in terms of promotions. I first started at a boutique consultancy as a contractor right out of college, with the same roles, responsibilities and expectations as an "Analyst" and working full-time, but was paid on a per-day basis, not given benefits, and paid at a significantly lower rate, etc. I was hired as an employee within 4 months, which was fairly unusual, into the role of Analyst. Should I communicate this on my resume or should I simply bucket all this experience into the same role?
Secondly, I left that company after 10 months (6 months after my hire) when my bosses began their own company. As an incentive to join them they provided me with a substantial raise and a double promotion to the role of "Consultant', but I was really functioning in the role of 'Senior Analyst' and this was openly acknowledged by them at the time. A year later when I had achieved some professional milestones they gave me another big raise and verbally acknowledged that I was now operating in the role of a Consultant, though there was no official promotion as this was already my title.
On my resume to bschool this seems like a difficult thing to communicate. A double promotion after 10 months of work is unrealistic (plus they might not realize it is a double promotion and not a single promotion), and I want them to understand the sustained achievements over a few years. I'm considering including a role of 'Senior Analyst' on my resume even though it was never official. Is this kosher? What's the best way to communicate this weirdness?
Thanks,
PinkChihuahua
I have a specific question about the best way to communicate something on a resume...
My work history is a little odd in terms of promotions. I first started at a boutique consultancy as a contractor right out of college, with the same roles, responsibilities and expectations as an "Analyst" and working full-time, but was paid on a per-day basis, not given benefits, and paid at a significantly lower rate, etc. I was hired as an employee within 4 months, which was fairly unusual, into the role of Analyst. Should I communicate this on my resume or should I simply bucket all this experience into the same role?
Secondly, I left that company after 10 months (6 months after my hire) when my bosses began their own company. As an incentive to join them they provided me with a substantial raise and a double promotion to the role of "Consultant', but I was really functioning in the role of 'Senior Analyst' and this was openly acknowledged by them at the time. A year later when I had achieved some professional milestones they gave me another big raise and verbally acknowledged that I was now operating in the role of a Consultant, though there was no official promotion as this was already my title.
On my resume to bschool this seems like a difficult thing to communicate. A double promotion after 10 months of work is unrealistic (plus they might not realize it is a double promotion and not a single promotion), and I want them to understand the sustained achievements over a few years. I'm considering including a role of 'Senior Analyst' on my resume even though it was never official. Is this kosher? What's the best way to communicate this weirdness?
Thanks,
PinkChihuahua
27 Jul 2014, 12:34
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Hello,
I suggest that for the first resume issue, next to the title Analyst, you could put in parentheses something like “1st 4 months on contract, then hired as FTE.” This would be succinct and honest. If warranted you could elaborate briefly in an optional essay.
For the second issue, in the resume, you have to put down the titles as they were officially, and clarify your achievements and responsibilities. Here too, the optional essay is the place to elaborate (briefly and succinctly) on the specific details.
I suggest that for the first resume issue, next to the title Analyst, you could put in parentheses something like “1st 4 months on contract, then hired as FTE.” This would be succinct and honest. If warranted you could elaborate briefly in an optional essay.
For the second issue, in the resume, you have to put down the titles as they were officially, and clarify your achievements and responsibilities. Here too, the optional essay is the place to elaborate (briefly and succinctly) on the specific details.
